I decided to repost this one today because it’s one of those bittersweet posts when you realise an amazing adventure is over. I have always found the end of a trip funny as I am always desperate to get home, but when I get home I miss being away. I do find these posts fantastic now to look back on and see what I did and who I met. Let’s get to it.
It is hard to believe that this trip was in the planning for over a year, but here we are at the end of the end of it. This will be my last blog post from New York, or from the USA. I have met some amazing people and had such a great time. I have seen so many wonderful things, and well, I’m looking forward to getting home and looking at the over 8000 photos that I have taken on my large computer screen.
My last day started early as we were going to go somewhere, but I had to take the sunrise from the balcony, as I have done nearly every morning I’ve been here.
We were up early with plans for a trip to Riverside Park to do some long exposures that I found when out with Robert last Saturday. The plan was to do some long exposusres, and it was nice to try the filters while here.
Back home for breakfast before heading to the subway.
My last trip on the subway. I am not sure I will miss this aspect of the trip.
We then headed to Central Park one last time to just look around and relax. We met up with another WordPress blogger, Sherry.
It was a lovely way to spend time on my last full day here.
This next bit is about the gear I was loaned for the trip, so if you don’t want to read it, that is fine.
I have enjoyed the experience of travelling here, and I do really need to thank so many people. First of all my sponsor who made the whole trip possible, then the friends that allowed me to stay with them while I was here. It has been so good to get to know them so much more.
I also have to thank Merrell for my walking shoes, they really helped me out and they were so good to wear here.
Tamron Australia for lending me the two lens. I found the 28-300mm a great all round lens and really was the first choice of lens in nearly every situation. The 15-30mm was great for architecture and some big city landscapes.
Lowepro bags, that bag, the Pro Runner AW II, was comfortable to use and seemed to carry so much gear, it was a great asset on this trip.
Joby Gorillapod and Camera strap, well I didn’t use the gorillapod as much as I thought, but it was great in some situations. I might have to get one I think. The camera strap was on the camera the whole time, and was comfortable to use and never pulled out my hair, bit bonus. It will be something I will continue using.
Lastly I have to thank Nikon Australia for lending me the D750 and the 35mm lens. I haven’t used the lens as much as I thought I might, but nearly every photo I have taken here, around 7000, probably more, were taken with the D750. I finally got the wifi working and being able to download photos from the camera to my phone meant I could use great photos for social media like Instagram. I am really going to miss that when the camera is returned to Nikon next week.
My bags are packed, well almost, just a couple of last minute things to get in the bags. I’m checked in and all set to head home tomorrow. It is going to be a long trip, but I hope it will be much better than the trip getting here, I really want to sleep this time.
I would also like to thank you for following me along on my trip. I have loved hearing from you and I hope when I get back to Australia you will enjoy following me on my trip there. I will talk to you when I get back home.
One of my favourite cites, although I don’t know Riverside Park at all. Unlike you I am usually reluctant to go home at the end of a trip until I have started the journey – at that point I do get excited to be returning to some of my familiar routines and places 🙂
You love travelling Sarah, so I get that you would feel that way, I don’t really like it. I don’t mind the odd trip away, but I am always reluctant to leave home. Thank you and the next time you are there, you should take a wander through Riverside Park, it is quite interesting.
you captured so many nyc icons! yes, it’s always a push and pull at the end of a trip, wanting to be home but also missing your visit
Thank you Beth, I did manage to see quite a bit. So true, usually I can’t wait to get home, but it is once I’m home I wish I had more time there. lol
same
😀 great minds hey.
Good to go away. Good to come home. Hope you get some sleep.
Absolutely Ruth, yeah, took a week or two to recover.
Never really been a fan of NYC but these are wonderful pics!
Thank you Jean, there are some great places there to take photos.
well done for reposting, Leanne – love the decaying posts in the water!
Thank you Sue, I loved those too, but could never find out what that structure was.